CT Analyzer

Current transformer testing, calibration and assessment

Analyze your current transformer (CT) with the push of a button
How CT Analyzer works
>> Injects low test signals into secondary side of the CT
>> Determines the CT‘s equivalent circuit parameters
>> Identifies all relevant CT performance parameters
>> Displays all relevant parameters of the CT and
its accuracy at different currents and burdens
>> Evaluates the CT according to the selected standard
>> Determines unknown CT nameplate parameters
>> Demagnetizes the CT after the test
SAFE
low test signals
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Range of measurements
>> Ratio and phase accuracy
>> Winding resistance
>> Excitation characteristics (knee points)
>> Composite error (ALF, ALFi, FS, FSi, Vb)
>> Burden impedance
>> Transient CT classes and parameters
(TPS, TPX, TPY and TPZ type CTs)
>> Transient dimensioning factor (Ktd)
>> If missing/unknown: CT type, class, ratio, knee point,
power factor, nominal burden, operating burden,
primary and secondary winding resistance
>> Remanence and residual magnetism
>> Immediate good/bad evaluation
Additional features
> Simulate different burdens and currents > Measure VT ratio
Will a change in the burden influence the accuracy of the You can perform ratio measurements of inductive voltage
measured CT? You can simply have CT Analyzer recalculate transformers (VTs).
results for different burdens and primary currents without
measuring again.

> Analyze the effect of CT saturation > Multimeter

You can export the measurement results to network You can use the integrated multimeter with AC/DC current
simulation software such as RelaySimTest or NetSim in and voltage source for manual tests, such as L, Z, R, ratio,
order to analyze the protective system behavior under the polarity and burden.
effect of CT saturation.

EASY
one-button-test

PROVEN
users in more
than 120 countries

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Current transformer testing from production to maintenance

Testing along the production line Factory acceptance testing

>> Test CTs before adding the insulation >> Determine the performance of the CTs and evaluate it
>> Verify CTs at various production stages according to the desired standard (IEC, IEEE or local)

>> Achieve a high degree of automation >> Create a CT Analyzer fingerprint measurement
for further on-site comparison
>> Use a universal interface to control the CT Analyzer
from your very own production line software >> Verify the CT design
>> Easily integrate the CT Analyzer into your company
network and ERP system
>> Maximize your throughput by minimizing testing time
>> Reliably operate the CT Analyzer 24/7

TEST ASS
designed, tested and calibrated by OMICRON

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 Commissioning
>> Quickly and reliably commission any CT
(all protection and metering classes)
>> Compare your results with factory measurements
>> Verify the connection and polarity of the secondary
wiring along all of the connection points from the CT
secondary terminals to the connected instrument, such
as a relay or meter
Maintenance
>> Verify the CT at (different) operating conditions
>> Recover unknown CT nameplate data
>> Verify correct wiring and connections
>> Compare your results with previous results
>> Create customized reports (digital or printed)
>> Analyze the cause of a protection failure
based on the determined CT parameters
>> Evaluate protection system behavior under
CT saturation using real CT data with network
simulation software such as RelaySimTest or NetSim
>> Achieve stable and reliable results,
even under harsh environmental conditions

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Advantages and disadvantages of different CT testing methods

Method Primary nominal current injection Primary current injection

>> Reference transformers and measuring

Setup bridges
>> Test set for current supply and measurement

>> Used in factories, calibration laboratories >> Used during commissioning if high accuracy
Usage and on-site mounted on a test truck is not required

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Principle

>> Performed with very high currents

Safety (nominal and overcurrent magnitudes)
>> Currents up to 1000 A

>> Insufficient for high-accuracy

metering CTs
Accuracy >> High accuracy
>> Sensitive to transient distortion if line
frequency test signals are being used

>> ~ Two tons of equipment

>> ~ 30 kg / 66 lbs (without additional
Mobility (test truck, high-current source, heavy
equipment such as a burden box)
cables, current box, ...)

>> Rewiring is required between single

>> The heavy equipment requires several tests (for example, ratio, polarity,
Handling people to set up and perform the test saturation, winding resistance)
>> Results must be assessed manually

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 Secondary voltage injection Model-based testing

>> Test set for voltage output and measurement >> Test set for low test signal injection and
of voltage and current CT modelling

>> Used during commissioning or maintenance if

a simple check of the CT‘s integrity from the >> Used in all stages of a CT‘s life
secondary side is sufficient

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VP VS VP VS

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>> Voltages up to 2 kV or more >> Output voltages up to 120 V

>> Insufficient for high-accuracy CTs

>> Suitable for all classes,
>> Sensitive to transient distortion if line
including class 0.1
frequency test signals are being used

>> ~ 20 kg / 44 lbs >> ~ 8 kg / 17 lbs

>> Test results must typically be >> One-button test

evaluated manually >> Automated assessment
>> Special attention has to be given to >> Integrated report
high-voltage leads and connections >> Fast (< 1 min)

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Operating the CT Analyzer: standalone or from a laptop

* optionally available transport case

Possible operations via front panel and PC Additional operations via PC

>> Input of CT parameters >> Assessment standards and limits definition
>> Measurement and analysis >> Guided test preparation
>> Automated assessment >> Detailed connection diagrams
>> Wiring diagrams and step-by-step instructions >> Automatic generation and display of reports
>> Customization of the report templates
>> Improved multi-ratio CT testing performance

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Optionally available accessories

CT SB2: Switch box for multi-tap CT testing

>> Automates your testing of multi-tap CTs
>> No need for rewiring
>> Measures CTs with up to six taps in one test run
>> Determines all of the transformer ratios of all
winding combinations automatically
>> Separate connections for primary resistance
measurement and for the measurement of the
secondary burden
>> Automatically verifies the cabling
before measuring
>> Use it separate from, or attached to, CT Analyzer

CPOL2: Polarity checker

>> Verifies correct polarity along all of the different
terminals from the CT‘s secondary wiring all the
way to the relay, meter or other secondary device
>> The polarity is verified using a sawtooth signal
injected by the CT Analyzer running QuickTest

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 Multi-functional transport case
>> Heavy duty transport case on wheels
>> Protection from dust and water drops
>> Protection from mechanical damage
>> Suitable for unattended shipping
>> Convertible into a workbench
>> Extendable lid and pluggable end plates

Trolley / Backpack
>> Small and lightweight backpack carrying option
>> Wheels, extendable handle and shoulder straps
>> Basic mechanical protection

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Technical specifications

CT Analyzer

Accuracy Output
Ratio 1 ... 2000 error 0.02 % (typical) / 0.05 % (guaranteed) Output voltage 0 ... 120 V
Ratio 2000 ... 5000 error 0.03 % (typical) / 0.1 % (guaranteed) Output current 0 ... 5 Aeff (15 Apeak)
Ratio 5000 ... 10000 error 0.05 % (typical) / 0.2 % (guaranteed) Output power 0 ... 400 VAeff (1500 VApeak)

Phase displacement Mechanical data

Resolution 0.01 min Size (W × H × D) 360 × 285 × 145 mm / 9.2 × 7.2 × 3.7 in
Accuracy 1 min (typical) / 3 min (guaranteed) Weight 8 kg / 17.4 lbs (without accessories)

Winding resistance Environmental conditions

Resolution 1 mΩ Operating temperature -10 °C ... + 50 °C / 14 °F ... 122 °F
Accuracy 0.05 % (typical) / 0.1 % + 1 mΩ (guaranteed) Storage temperature -25 °C ... + 70 °C / -13 °F ... 158 °F
Humidity Relative humidity 5 % ... 95 % not condensing

Power supply Certificates from independent test institutes

Input voltage 100 VAC ... 240 VAC KEMA Test Report
Permissible input voltage 85 VAC ...264 VAC PTB Test Report
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Wuhan HV Research Test Report
Permissible frequency 45 Hz ... 65 Hz
Input power 500 VA
Connection Standard AC Socket IEC 60320

CT SB2
Input Current 0.2 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) 284 x 220 x 68 mm / 11.2 x 8.7 x 2.7 in
Weight 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg

CPOL2
Measuring range 250 μVRMS ... 300 VRMS
Evaluated signal form Polarity test signal with slope ratio ≥ 3:1
Nominal frequency 52.6 Hz
Input impedance > 300 kΩ
Batteries 2 × 1.5 V Mignon LR6 AA AM4 MN1500
Dimensions (W × H × D) 180 × 55 × 35 mm / 7.1 × 2.2 × 1.4 in
Weight 150 g / 0.33 lb

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Firmware Packages and Upgrades

IEEE Protection
Advanced
Standard
Basic
Measures ratio, composite error, excitation and knee point, winding resistance

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In brief

Measures and assesses CTs with accuracy classes ≥ 0.3 according to IEC and IEEE standards

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Expands standard package to accuracy classes ≥ 0.1 and additional assessment standards

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Measures protection CTs according to IEEE C57.13 (does not support metering CTs)

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CT secondary wiring phase and polarity measurements ■ ■ ■ ■
Composite error measurements for nominal current ■ ■ ■ ■
Ratio error and phase displacement measurement for no load and rated load ■ ■ ■ ■
Measurement of excitation characteristics (voltage/current)
>> Knee point voltage from 1 V up to 4 kV ■ ■ ■ ■
>> Knee point voltage from 0.1 V up to 40 kV – – ■ –
>> Automated calculation of knee points according to IEC and IEEE ■ ■ ■ ■
>> Comparison of excitation curve to a reference curve – ■ ■ ■
CT winding resistance measurement (primary and secondary) ■ ■ ■ ■
CT accuracy measurements (ratio 1...25000) (ratio error and phase displacement depending on burden and current)
>> IEC 61869 / 60044, or IEEE C57.13 classes ≥ 0.3 – ■ ■ ■
>> IEC 61869 / 60044, or IEEE C57.13 classes ≥ 0.1 – – ■ –
>> Customized standards or local / national standards – – ■ –
Automatic assessment of CT performance according to the selected standard ■ ■ ■
Firmware Features

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Customization of assessment rules (for example implementation of national standards) – – ■ –

Composite error measurement for overcurrent conditions (ALF/ALFi, FS/FSi for IEC and Vb for IEEE) – ■ ■ ■
Determination of ALF and FS for IEC or Vb for IEEE – ■ ■ ■
Secondary burden measurement ■ ■ ■ ■
„Nameplate guesser“ function for CTs with unknown data – ■ ■ ■
Simulation of measured data – – ■ ■
Measurement of transient behavior of TPS, TPX, TPY and TPZ type CTs – – ■ –
Determination of the transient dimensioning factor (Ktd) – – ■ –
Considering Duty Cycles C-O / C-O-C-O, for example auto-reclosure system – – ■ –
Automatic demagnetization of the CT after the test ■ ■ ■ ■
Remote control with CT Analyzer Suite software ■ ■ ■ ■
Flexible manual current and voltage source (QuickTest) – ■ ■ ■
Testing of CTs for line frequencies of 50 Hz ■ ■ ■ –
Testing of CTs for line frequencies of 60 Hz ■ ■ ■ ■
CT SB2 (switch box) for measurements of CTs with up to 6 taps, including accessories □ □ □ ■
CPOL2 for verifying the correct polarity of the secondary wiring along all connection points □ □ □ □
RemAlyzer software for measuring the residual magnetism in CTs □ □ □ □

Basic -> Standard Upgrades Basic to Standard Package VESM0658

Upgrades
Firmware

Basic -> Advanced Upgrades Basic to Advanced Package VESM0659

Standard -> Advanced Upgrades Standard to Advanced Package VESM0653
IEEE Protection -> Advanced Upgrades IEEE Protection to Advanced Package VESM0654

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IEC 61869-6 not supported ■ included □ optional – not included

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Packages, accessories and services

Firmware packages including accessories Order number

For measurements such as ratio check, composite error, excitation and knee point,
Basic VE000659
winding resistance

For measurements and automatic assessment on CTs with accuracy classes ≥ 0.3
Standard VE000656
according to IEC and IEEE standards

Expands standard package functionality to accuracy classes ≥ 0.1 and additional

Advanced VE000654
assessment standards

IEEE Protection For protection CTs according to IEEE C57.13 (does not support metering CTs) VE000657

Free Standard PC Software

Software Upgrade Option
PC software features (P0000413)
Guided test execution via PC
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Detailed connection diagrams

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Test reports
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Convenient summary of test results

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Advanced test reports (e.g. combination of multiple tests) – ■

Report template design editor – ■
Multi-test view – ■
Results simulation without the need to connect the CT Analyzer – ■

■ included □ optional – not included

Please find detailed ordering information and package descriptions on www.omicronenergy.com

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Accessories Order number

CT SB2
Switch box for measurements on CTs with up to 6 taps VEHZ0696
including accessories

Training CT Class 0.5 CT for training purposes, FS 5, ratio 300:5 VEHZ0643

High-precision CT (class 0.02) for calibration purposes,

Calibration CT VEHZ0649
ratios 2000:1 / 2000:5

Pluggable 23 turns winding for measurements on magnetic

Winding VEHK0658
cores without secondary winding

CPOL2 Polarity checker for CTs‘ secondary wiring VEHZ0702

Determines the residual magnetism in CTs

RemAlyzer VESM0657
(additional software license)

Transport case with

Suitable for unattended shipping VEHP0068
wheels

Multi-functional Suitable for unattended shipping.

VEHP0028
transport case Convertible into a workbench.

Calibration services Order number

Recalibration of high-precision CT
Recalibration of high-precision CT VEDK9055
according to ISO / IEC 17025 (recommended every 1-2 years)

Calibration of new CT Analyzer devices

Calibration of new CT Analyzer VEDK9002
according to ISO / IEC17025 (certificates included)

Recalibration of CT Analyzer according to ISO / IEC 17025

Recalibration of CT Analyzer in service VEDK9051
(includes certificates, recommended every 1-2 years)

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allows users to assess the condition of the primary and secondary equipment on
their systems with complete confidence. Services offered in the area of consulting,
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